Looking for some insight on the Knicks early in the preseason I called Howard Beck of the New York Times. He spent 17 minutes and 33 seconds talking to me about the team.

I sat down with Roger Mason for 10 minutes and 08 seconds, and he was kind enough to answer some questions. Mike Kurylo: So what have you been doing this offseason? Roger Mason: I’ve been working. I’ve been working. I had a tough season last year, and I’ve been doing everything in my power to [...]

Another Reporter: You have to be excited about this year, with all the new changes. Do you think you’re a playoff contender? Danilo Gallinari: I think we have a playoff team. There’s a positive atmosphere. We’ve been working out together and getting to know each other. We’ve got a nice group of guys. Everybody is [...]

I sat down with Andy Rautins for 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and he was kind enough to answer some questions. Mike Kurylo: How are you doing? I’m Mike Kurylo from KnickerBlogger.Net. Andy Rautins: Nice to meet you. [Looks at my ancient iPod with a voice recorder.] Oh this is nice. I haven’t seen one [...]

I sat down with Toney Douglas for 3 minutes and 28 seconds, and he was kind enough to answer some questions. Mike Kurylo: Last year we talked about defense, and you said “In college there is a lot of help defense, but in the NBA [things are] more spaced out. One mistake and [you've given [...]

I sat down with Bill Walker for 3 minutes and 52 seconds, and he was kind enough to answer some questions. Mike Kurylo: What have you been doing this offseason? Bill Walker: Getting a lot of shots up. Running. Try to get in shape and get ready for the season. Mike Kurylo: It was reported [...]

Lawdy, I almost feel like a real-live, honest-to-goodness journalist. The clip below is your humble correspondent with Matthew Modine, acclaimed star of stage and screen. Y’all may not know this, but when I’m not pounding nails into the floor w/my forehead watching the Nix I’m a hired shill for the theah-tuh. If you’d like to [...]